Prospecting in the West Australian outback is proving as alluring as it was when the gold price hit record highs - and it's retirees driving the resurgence.

Jamie Line, owner of The Prospectors Patch in Kalgoorlie, says some of the fortune-seekers find kilograms of the precious metal and make their pile while others search for decades and find nothing.

With WA's unique and fascinating geology, the odds of uncovering a gold nugget are way better than gambling at the casino, he says....

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Gold prospecting fever hits WA outback]]>7Today I found (while detecting)...Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:07:48 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/today-i-found-while-detecting.20914/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/today-i-found-while-detecting.20914/invalid@example.com (PrettyPrettyShinyShiny)PrettyPrettyShinyShiny
PPSS]]>294gold nuggetsTue, 07 Nov 2017 09:40:47 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/gold-nuggets.86932/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/gold-nuggets.86932/invalid@example.com (nutshell)nutshell
Occasionally I see gold nuggets offered for at Siverstackers I don't know much about them. What fineness would they be or would it vary. Also are they merely a curiosity or is there any value/merit in purchasing some for a stack?]]>3Pyrite helpMon, 09 Oct 2017 01:28:08 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/pyrite-help.86472/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/pyrite-help.86472/invalid@example.com (Jaded5542)Jaded5542
I recently traded an ex miner a 6 pack of beer for now (chipped some off for a guy at work) 4.2kg’s worth of Peacock pyrite.

Guy at works all in a fluster and telling me that it’s worth $1 a gram, I’m kinda shrugging it off, should I be?.. have I just dumb lucked an awesome trade or just stick with giving the 4kg rock to my boy?

It’s all solid pyrite no other contaminants on it.]]>7Detector recommendationsMon, 17 Jul 2017 07:55:51 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/detector-recommendations.85230/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/detector-recommendations.85230/invalid@example.com (Benyop)Benyop
Ben]]>9Urban ProspectingWed, 14 Jun 2017 07:38:12 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/urban-prospecting.84934/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/urban-prospecting.84934/invalid@example.com (ghost rider)ghost riderhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...ets-of-London-really-are-paved-with-gold.html]]>gpx5000Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:52:16 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/gpx5000.79879/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/gpx5000.79879/invalid@example.com (thefitter)thefitter17Buying a detector, what should I start with?Mon, 22 May 2017 11:57:32 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/buying-a-detector-what-should-i-start-with.62887/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/buying-a-detector-what-should-i-start-with.62887/invalid@example.com (Bank Manager)Bank Manager
I have been toying with the idea of buying a detector to have some fun with on the weekends. Looking for nuggets, coins on beaches etc

Have never really done detecting before, any suggestions on what setup I need are most welcome.

Cheers BM]]>14Buying a 2nd Hand Metal DetectorWed, 17 May 2017 12:44:05 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/buying-a-2nd-hand-metal-detector.10725/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/buying-a-2nd-hand-metal-detector.10725/invalid@example.com (Rubbing Elbows)Rubbing Elbows
Can anyone here give any advice into which model would be most suitable & what price range I would be expected to pay for an affordable detector that can detect gold?

Me & a mate do a bit of hiking through the National & Conservation parks around the Adelaide Hills + the surrounding forests so not sure if you need to buy for a certain soil types etc. We thought it might be a good idea to hunt for a nugget or 2...

Remove the top screen as needed to clear waste material or look for possible hidden rocks, gems or even large gold nuggets. Some panners use a handheld metal detector to see if there is anything worth keeping in the top screen prior to disposing the contents. While the top screen is removed, the next step is to inspect the lower screen. Similar to the top screen, flush any materials in the lower screen by...

Full Disclosure: no financial or material interest]]>xterra 705Sat, 09 Jan 2016 05:49:04 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/xterra-705.59297/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/xterra-705.59297/invalid@example.com (meli)meli3panning for sapphires.Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:14:24 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/panning-for-sapphires.48684/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/panning-for-sapphires.48684/invalid@example.com (shinymetal)shinymetal
thought i would write a little post about my first prospecting trip,
me and a mate were traveling back from QLD towards VIC and we stopped at Grabben Gullen Ck.
a little bit out of the way, but we spent 3 days camping by the creek in the middle of nowhere.
having never done any prospecting before had no idea what we were doing, and pretty much rocked up with a few pans and a kitchen strainer. (ok laugh it up.. it is pretty funny.)
thank Jebus that there were other people...

panning for sapphires.]]>7Finally i own a detectorWed, 04 Nov 2015 21:45:10 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/finally-i-own-a-detector.68982/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/finally-i-own-a-detector.68982/invalid@example.com (Cind3r)Cind3r
After 1 week of use I can happily say (in my un-experienced opinion) that the Minelab x-terra 705 dual metal detector is the best beginners kit!!!
The discrimination mode is fantastic, pinpoint actually works within the nearest few millimeters.

So far I haven't found anything of value but im doing a great job of clearing the beach and near by parks of trash lol, its amazing how many nails are out there. Im happy to find anything so I...

The search for a missing prospector has moved further south from Menzies after items belonging to the man were found at a Goldfields property.

In what police termed "a significant development", searchers discovered personal items belonging to Michael Keith Graham on Wednesday morning, after information was received overnight from a property owner about items he found that did not belong to him.

The search for Mr Graham, 46, who was last seen on January 13, will continue on Thursday,...

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Missing prospector's belongings found south of Menzies]]>6URBAN MININGThu, 01 Oct 2015 18:35:54 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/urban-mining.68475/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/urban-mining.68475/invalid@example.com (DSK)DSK
Its been a passion of mine since my first gold oz ten years ago, but had no idea of what to do.

Goal is to gain E.P.A, then international accreditation in dealing with e-waste.

But how to get there?

Last month I started to record spatial location of thrown out tv's video's ect, before
putting in back of station wagon by taking a photo.
When home take another photo of serial numbers, open up and take another
photo of...

URBAN MINING]]>Places for detecting around Bendigo??Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:45:15 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/places-for-detecting-around-bendigo.42252/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/places-for-detecting-around-bendigo.42252/invalid@example.com (chicken12)chicken12
Thinking of making a trip up around the Bendigo area and hiring a detector(Never done before)
Can anyone suggest a few public places I could try in the area?

Cheers]]>6Interesting find / SignalTue, 25 Aug 2015 13:39:00 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/interesting-find-signal.64462/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/interesting-find-signal.64462/invalid@example.com (menotcrimex)menotcrimex
The reason I ask is my C Scope CS3MX seems to pick up a small signal in a couple of people I tried this on.

The shoulder blade is where the signal is. That is not far from the heart so I wonder if iron in the blood should be a consideration?.

Disclaimer: Please do not try this on anyone with a pacemaker or pregnant as I am not sure that it is safe.

I would be interested in your results / comments, Cheers.]]>7PanningThu, 13 Aug 2015 05:46:24 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/panning.66767/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/panning.66767/invalid@example.com (cecc)cecc
Would like to go with some people and get to meet some of you if that's ok, or just point me in the right direction, and where can I buy a gold pan, don't seem to be many stores around Brisbane.?

Thanks guys.

Len]]>Metal Detecting on Hamilton Island + Interesting side story.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:42:37 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/metal-detecting-on-hamilton-island-interesting-side-story.65437/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/metal-detecting-on-hamilton-island-interesting-side-story.65437/invalid@example.com (zachary898)zachary898
I recently went to Hamilton Island to visit family and while i was there i took the X-terra 705 for spin, I made a 5min of some of my finds.

While i was metal detecting at the other side of the island some guests approached me and told me they lost their wedding ring while here on holidays. I offered to help them find it the next day. The...

]]>13What do you think?Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:32:46 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-do-you-think.65309/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-do-you-think.65309/invalid@example.com (mats224)mats224
Gave it a test with Acid and still tests strong at 22k but im not sure of limitations of a acid test when it may come to other minerals.
Ideas?...

What do you think?]]>11Be careful out there. (Contains biting Critters and OH&S)Sun, 14 Jun 2015 01:41:57 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/be-careful-out-there-contains-biting-critters-and-oh-s.32662/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/be-careful-out-there-contains-biting-critters-and-oh-s.32662/invalid@example.com (Eureka Moments)Eureka Moments
There isn't a simple answer unless you dont have a family, in which case you need only worry about personal perceptions.

One consideration is the terrain of the area you are detecting. I consider most of the areas I detect as not suitable for most kids. The biggest danger is the chance of trips and falls into...

Not sure how I stumbled upon these, or why, but I've started watching quite a few recently..

An Aussie finding gold nuggets in the middle of nowhere, a Brit who finds WWII stuff (including live grenades, which he subsequently sets off) in the woods of Germany, and a kid in his early-20s in the southern US who finds Civil War artifacts & such.

Seems cheap.]]>4Beginners DetectorTue, 24 Mar 2015 06:53:45 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/beginners-detector.62338/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/beginners-detector.62338/invalid@example.com (HOWUDN)HOWUDN
Just after some advice on which models of detectors would be suitable for a starting point, I have a small budget which might not help . I am just after something to have a bit of fun in parks and so forth. I have seen one called a Gareth VLF not sure if it is any good. Any help would be greatly appreciated]]>1Found 1912 British 3 Pence.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:46:58 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/found-1912-british-3-pence.61389/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/found-1912-british-3-pence.61389/invalid@example.com (cashgoldsilver)cashgoldsilver

Just to think that the coin is over - 100 yrs old - was minted in Britain - and - even before WW1 - WOW

This is another time that I regret not being able to upload photo's here

My very good friend uuummmmmmm says that it is like time travelling - and I guess that he is right.

More detecting after lunch

CGS ]]>3Headphone options for detectors.Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:41:59 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/headphone-options-for-detectors.58400/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/headphone-options-for-detectors.58400/invalid@example.com (zachary898)zachary898
I'm wanting to purchase headphones for my x-terra 705 and not sure what a good option would be around the price of say $100.

SAbogan and Eureka what do you use?b]]>16Maps & MappingMon, 16 Feb 2015 18:13:00 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/maps-mapping.56003/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/maps-mapping.56003/invalid@example.com (10ozhound)10ozhound
After a search or two on mapping I thought we might aswell have a thread to share knowledge.

Recently I've been enlisted with the job of charting a map for a venture.
Looking for a program/app that can be used for this.
Also keen to discuss anyone's experience with web based map creators etcetera.

I currently use a simple yet buggy app called "my maps" it uses google of course and allows me to draw lines and add place markers at points with descriptions.

Does anyone know of a good online resource for identifying minerals and gems, or rock hounding?
We did find some petrified wood the first time we went out, so that's a start, right?]]>20Pre decimal coins off the beachSat, 08 Nov 2014 13:38:26 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/pre-decimal-coins-off-the-beach.58035/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/pre-decimal-coins-off-the-beach.58035/invalid@example.com (Fossicking)Fossicking275ozt gold nugget found in CaliforniaThu, 23 Oct 2014 04:59:55 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/75ozt-gold-nugget-found-in-california.57527/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/75ozt-gold-nugget-found-in-california.57527/invalid@example.com (SydneySilver)SydneySilverProspecting Camps 2014Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:14:05 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/prospecting-camps-2014.47466/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/prospecting-camps-2014.47466/invalid@example.com (Squiggles)Squiggles
I'll post the details below and keep this topic updated throughout the new year with any future trips.

Cheers,
Squiggles.]]>6Detectorists TV ShowFri, 10 Oct 2014 23:03:45 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/detectorists-tv-show.57008/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/detectorists-tv-show.57008/invalid@example.com (ozcopper)ozcopper
When Andy and Lance are together, they're like an old married couple. They gripe at each other, but there is a true bond underneath. Each has their own slightly dysfunctional lives but together they dream of finding a priceless Saxon hoard that will cement their place in detecting history.

Helping them along the way is a delightfully quirky crowd of characters who are drawn to this...

These are from the collection of Uncle Russ, detectorist extraordinaire.]]>Minelab GPX 4500Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:21:16 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/minelab-gpx-4500.56557/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/minelab-gpx-4500.56557/invalid@example.com (aussiecollectables)aussiecollectables
A friend of mine has passed away and I am trying to find out what this Gold Detector is worth all complete
Minelab GPX 4500 it has all its extras batteries earphones etc
11 inch white disc]]>1Pilbara giving up some of it's history back in '89Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:18:20 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/pilbara-giving-up-some-of-its-history-back-in-89.55525/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/pilbara-giving-up-some-of-its-history-back-in-89.55525/invalid@example.com (noah)noah]]>5Massive 6.35 kg gold nugget found - named "Devils Ear"Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:40:54 +0000https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/massive-6-35-kg-gold-nugget-found-named-devils-ear.54563/
https://www.silverstackers.com/forums/index.php?threads/massive-6-35-kg-gold-nugget-found-named-devils-ear.54563/invalid@example.com (SpacePete)SpacePete

Devil's Ear gold nugget of over 14lb found in Irkutsk region mine

A golden nugget weighting 6,664 grams (14,69 lb) has been found at the Ukhagan mine in the Irkutsk region's Bodaybinsky district, local administration posted a statement on its website. "The nugget was found on Friday, June 13, ahead of full moon.